NAFD
The National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is a leading trade body representing the interests of funeral professionals across the UK. It plays a central role in setting professional standards, advocating on behalf of members, and engaging with government, regulators, and the public. Funeral Service Times provides coverage of the NAFD’s policy work, regulatory consultations, industry guidance, training and events, leadership updates, and sector commentary. Content supports funeral directors and affiliated professionals in staying informed about the NAFD’s influence, resources, and evolving role within the funeral profession.
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	May- 2023 -10 MayTrade Organisations  NAFD warns of ‘fragmented’ death management services in new reportThe NAFD has warned that funeral directors are unable to protect bereaved families from a “fragmented” death management system that… Read More »
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	3 MayPeople  BAFD appoints new presidentThe Bournemouth and District Association of Funeral Directors (BAFD) has appointed Nick Douch as its new president. Douch, who is… Read More »
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	Apr- 2023 -19 AprilCommunity  Policy report touts need for grief education in curriculumA new policy report has been published which demonstrates the need to integrate grief education into the statutory curriculum in… Read More »
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	Mar- 2023 -29 MarchCharity  President of NAFD becomes advisor to Child Bereavement UKJohn Adams, president of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), has become an advisor to Child Bereavement UK. Child… Read More »
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	17 MarchTrade Organisations  New bill to return remote death registering in England and WalesThe government’s Data Protection and Digital Information bill has been published and it includes provision for deaths to be registered… Read More »
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	16 MarchTrade Organisations  Govt considers adding bereavement education to national curriculumThe NAFD’s campaign to add proactive teaching about loss and bereavement in schools has taken “another huge step forward” this… Read More »
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	Feb- 2023 -10 FebruaryFuneral Plans  Bereavement Benefits to extend support to unmarried parentsBereavement Benefits is expected to soon ensure cohabiting parents of dependent children who are not married or in a civil… Read More »
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	Jan- 2023 -5 JanuaryPeople  NAFD appoints new chief executiveThe Nation Association of Funeral Directors’ governing board has announced the appointment of Andrew Judd to be the association’s new… Read More »
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	Dec- 2022 -1 DecemberPeople  A.W. Lymn appoints new directorMidlands-based family funeral director A.W. Lymn has announced the appointment of the current company secretary Chloe Lymn Rose to the… Read More »
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	Nov- 2022 -22 NovemberPeople  NAFD Membership Committee appoints new chairYorkshire family funeral director James Schofield has been appointed as chair of the NAFD Membership Committee. Schofield, of family funeral… Read More »
 
                     
                                        







